Dear Families,
The multiple disasters in Japan have impacted people all around the world and many people feel compelled to contribute money to help alleviate the physical damage and human suffering that have ensued. There are many agencies and organizations who are accepting donations and you may already have done so.
We are writing to you to offer you three further suggestions for your contributions. The Nursery School is a part of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, who has chosen to direct financial supports through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. You may learn more about them and contribute this way on their web site: http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/pda/who-we-are/
SPCNS also has a personal connection to Japan, as both Mrs. Suzie Hall and the Stout family (Soren Stout is currently in Mrs. Hall’s class) have relatives who are living and working as missionaries in Japan. Mrs. Hall’s brother and Mari Stout’s parents and brothers are all well and working hard on relief efforts.
If you would like to donate to the Stout family’s ministries, you may donate via PayPal through their website: http://sunriseministries.tripod.com/id1.html
Mrs. Hall’s brother is working through the Maryknoll Missioners. You can make a contribution to their efforts in Japan by following this link:
We know that at times children will become concerned when hearing about disasters in our world through the news media and via casual conversations. If you want to read some helpful information about how to communicate to young children about tragic events, please look for the article by Fred Rogers on our SPCNS blog:
We hope this information is helpful in discerning how you would like to help with this crisis. Remember that prayer is also a powerful thing…
The SPCNS Staff
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